It’s not just living things that can tire out to the point of suffering injury or a total breakdown. In fact, metal can also tire out. But the amount of time it takes for metal to succumb to exhaustion depends on several factors—including what metal part or application it is, the type of metal used […]
The process of heating and hardening metal parts is intense, and oftentimes the physical and mechanical properties are altered during this process. Depending on the material, this could leave certain areas of the metal susceptible to stress that could weaken the effectiveness of a part or component. This makes metal normalizing in Gastonia, NC a […]
Heat treating in Gastonia, NC is a necessary commodity in the manufacturing industry, and finding ways to streamline this process to improve efficiency can have a direct effect on the bottom line. Here are a couple of small things that your business can do that will have a major impact in the long run. Communicating […]
While reading up on metallurgy and the process of heat treating in Gastonia, NC for use in your industry, you may have come across the terms “ferrous metals” and “nonferrous metals.” Some of the most common metals known to most people include steel, cast iron, aluminum and copper, but there are many more, as well […]
Most of us are familiar with sandblasting, or at least have heard this term before. It’s an abrasive blasting process featuring sand propelled by compressed air or steam, and is used as a surface cleaning or roughening treatment. Similarly, shot blasting is a popular method of cleaning, stripping, strengthening and polishing metal using a controlled, […]